Олена

OLENA DONENKO
HR Assistant | Recruitment Coordination & HR Administration
Niagara Falls, ON | 289-687-2333 | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | HRPA Member | CHRL Pathway
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Canadian manufacturing professional with prior recruitment and HR administration experience, transitioning into HR. Currently working in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment with experience in documentation, quality procedures, safety and compliance. Previous recruitment experience includes candidate screening, interview coordination, onboarding and confidential employee records. Completed Brock University coursework in Human Resource Management, Total Rewards and Labour Relations. CHRP in process. HRPA member pursuing the CHRL pathway.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Brock University, Continuing Education
• Human Resource Management – Completed
• Total Rewards – Completed
• Labour Relations – In Progress
HRPA (Human Resources Professionals Association) – Member; CHRL Pathway
Bachelor's Degree – Political & Information Management (Clinical Psychology)
National University of Ostroh Academy, Ukraine | WES Evaluated (Canada)
CORE HR SKILLS
• Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Screening
• Interview Scheduling & Candidate Communication
• HR Administration & Employee Records
• Employee Onboarding
• Workplace Safety & Compliance
• Employee Training & Support
• Total Rewards & Compensation Fundamentals
• Labour & Employee Relations
Languages: English, Ukrainian, Russian
CANADIAN EXPERIENCE
Composite Layup Technician Feb 2024 – Present
Airbus Helicopters – Fort Erie, ON
• Work in a regulated, safety-focused aerospace manufacturing environment, following strict quality, safety, documentation and workplace procedures.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation, requiring strong attention to detail and adherence to established processes.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors in a structured, team-based production environment.
Warehouse Associate / Packer Mar 2023 – Dec 2023
Arrow Games – Niagara Falls, ON
• Maintained productivity and accuracy in a fast-paced operational environment while following all safety procedures.
• Supported daily team workflow and coordination across shifts.
HR & RECRUITMENT EXPERIENCE
Recruitment & HR Assistant ( 1 year ) / Sales Associate ( 3 years ) 2018 – 2022
Comfy Trade Retail – Mariupol, Ukraine
• Supported recruitment and HR activities for a retail network of 17 stores while also working in a customer-facing sales role.
• Worked with store managers to understand staffing needs and coordinate hiring activities across multiple locations.
• Coordinated recruitment: resume screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Assisted with new-hire onboarding and maintained accurate, confidential employee documentation and HR records.
• Trained new employees and supported daily team operations.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Secretary, Board of Directors 2023 – Present
Niagarka Organization – Niagara Region, ON
• Progressed from volunteer to a Board role; maintain meeting and event documentation and support internal coordination.
• Coordinate communication and negotiate with sponsors and community partners.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (UKRAINE)
• Healthcare Support Assistant, Internship (2017): supported patients under clinical supervision; assisted with administrative tasks.
• Educational Assistant, Co-op (2016–2017): supported children with special needs in classroom activities.